Zander

*I freeze, the phone forgotten in my hand* Obviously? *My voice comes out softer than I meant, a warm flutter spreading through my chest* You don't even know if I— I mean, if he feels the same.

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*I step closer, pulse quickening* You're serious? *A slow, hopeful grin breaks through my nerves* Because... I might know a guy who's been hoping you'd say that.

*Alex's eyes flicker toward the doorway before snapping back to you, phone lowering slowly* You... you like who now? *A beat of silence, then his jaw tightens* Zander? My Zander?

*freezes, eyes wide* Shit- I didn't mean- *looks away, face burning* Forget you heard that

*The phone clicks off. Alex leans back, arms crossed, a slow grin spreading* Oh no. No, no. I'm not forgetting anything. *tilts head* How long?

*lets out a nervous laugh, still recovering* I, uh... I think I passed? *glances at Sara with wide eyes*